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Wollert has an estimated 37,057 residents, up from 24,407 at the 2021 Census — a change of 12,650 people, or 51.8%. Growth has averaged 11.8% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 4,148 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 688 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Drawing on ABS demographic revisions across the surrounding region alongside newly validated addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Wollert records an estimated population of approximately 37,057 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 12,650 residents (51.8%) from the 2021 Census baseline of 24,407 people. That calculation builds upon an estimated resident population base of 36,688 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 4,148 additional addresses verified since the official enumeration. Human settlement here translates to 687 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Outpacing both state growth of 9.5% and nationwide figures, the suburb of Wollert has established itself as an outstanding regional growth hotspot since the 2021 census. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth engine by supplying around 68.0% of total inbound momentum, while overseas migration and natural increases also remained firmly positive. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point have been adopted by AreaSearch at the SA2 level. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, figures draw from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections via a weighted aggregation methodology from LGA to SA2 divisions, with age-bracket growth trajectories applied uniformly between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Wollert is positioned in the upper 10 percent nationwide for prospective population gains, with aggregated SA2 modeling pointing to an influx of 46,919 persons by 2041, representing a 16-year cumulative surge of 125.6%.
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4,240 new dwellings have been approved in Wollert over the past five years, an average of 848 a year. That places the area in the 100th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 23 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 872 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 79% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1,038, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential construction approvals across statistical divisions, the local pipeline averages approximately 848 dwellings annually, generating an estimated 4,240 approved residences over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 1,038 approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Because the area absorbed an average of 3.8 new occupants per finished dwelling across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, physical construction remains considerably behind incoming demand, intensifying purchaser competition and upward price movement; nonetheless, construction costs average $384,000 per home—sitting below regional averages—offering relatively affordable market entry.
Concurrently, commercial building consents have accumulated $114.9 million this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential momentum. On a per-capita scale, construction permits exceed the Greater Melbourne benchmark by 102.0%, affording prospective purchasers expanded options. This elevated volume significantly surpasses national norms and signals robust builder investment. Detached houses account for 79.0% of ongoing additions compared to 21.0% for medium-to-high density housing, sustaining the suburban character and appealing to households seeking expansive allotments. Factoring in roughly 29 people per approval, the district continues to exhibit characteristics of an expanding outer area. Forward estimates from AreaSearch's latest quarterly dataset project an additional 46,540 residents by 2041. While ongoing building activity is tracking growth forecasts steadily, buyers may face tighter market conditions as the total count of residents escalates.
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Development applications around Wollert
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 22 current infrastructure and development projects inside Wollert, worth an estimated $3.49 billion. A further 138 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $65.6 billion. 51 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Civic delivery, major capital developments, and planning schemes play a critical role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has registered 44 distinct initiatives with the potential to influence the surrounding area, with major undertakings including the Wollert Neighbourhood Centre, Ellery Wollert, Linfield Place Shopping Centre, and Habitas Aurora leading the upcoming pipeline.
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Linfield Place Shopping Centre
A $45 million neighbourhood retail and wellness precinct by Oreana Property Group. The development spans 3,500 sqm of lettable area across northern and southern parcels. Key features include a supermarket, 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto, Snap Fitness, and an Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten. The southern portion is dedicated to a health and wellness hub to serve the rapidly expanding Wollert growth corridor.
West Wollert Community Centre
A $16.2 million multi-purpose community centre featuring a three-room kindergarten, two maternal and child health consulting rooms, community hall with commercial kitchen, mini-branch library, and accessible amenities including a Changing Places facility.
Linfield Place
Linfield Place is a $45 million architecturally designed neighbourhood shopping centre under construction in Wollert, approximately 20km north of Melbourne CBD. Delivering approximately 3,500sqm of lettable area across 24 tenancies, it will be the only shopping centre on Epping Road in Wollert. Confirmed retailers include 7-Eleven, KFC, Oporto Drive-Thru, Snap Fitness, Aspire Early Learning & Kindergarten (143 places), a supermarket, Harry Brown liquor store and specialty retail. The centre is positioned close to parklands, medical, education and business precincts and features 150 on-site car spaces.It serves a catchment projected to grow by 330% by 2041.
The Patch Wollert
A masterplanned residential community in Wollert featuring natural landscapes with River Red Gums, native plants, and wildlife corridors. The development emphasizes environmental sustainability, preserving existing vegetation, and includes a future neighbourhood centre, community centre, P-12 school, and over 10 hectares of outdoor spaces.
Ellery Wollert
Ellery is a boutique residential land estate in Wollert developed by Peet Limited, comprising 300 lots across 25 hectares. The masterplan retains historic River Red Gum trees throughout the community, with pocket parks, future waterways, and wetlands integrated into the design. Stages 9 and 10 are titled and ready for construction. Located 28km north of Melbourne CBD with access to Craigieburn Road, Epping Road, and the Hume Freeway.
Mason Quarter
Mason Quarter is a 64-hectare masterplanned community in Wollert, 25km north of Melbourne's CBD. The estate will deliver over 900 homes across a range of land lots and townhomes. All lots were titled in April 2025, with home construction now well advanced across multiple stages. Key infrastructure includes Umarkoo Primary School (open Term 1 2026 on Ellesmere Boulevard), a new Wollert Andrews Road Primary School under construction (with a competition-grade community gymnasium opening late 2026), and an Early Learning Victoria childcare centre accommodating up to 130 children per day.The site features over 30 tree reserves protecting river red gums and a 7.9ha conservation area. The project is adjacent to the future Wollert Major Town Centre and proposed Wollert Train Station.
Habitas Aurora
89 new energy-efficient townhouses developed by Development Victoria in partnership with SOHO Living and Metricon. Features sustainable design with minimum 6-star energy rating, solar panels, recycled water system, community gardens, and inclusive community design including 9 social housing properties managed by VincentCare Community Housing. Part of Aurora's master-planned community development.
Aurora Estate Expansion
Major expansion of the Aurora masterplanned community in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, spanning Epping and Wollert. Acquired by the Stockland and Supalai Australia residential communities partnership from Lendlease in November 2024, with Stockland holding a 50.1 percent stake. The site is set to deliver approximately 750 dwellings across a mix of land, house and land packages, and townhomes. Land releases are ongoing, with new stages such as the Wagtail release continuing through 2026. The community features parklands, walking trails, sporting facilities, schools, and a Northern Town Centre with supermarkets and specialty retail.
17,806 residents of Wollert are employed, from a labour force of 18,834. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 70.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 29,185, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market features an educated resident profile with solid representation in frontline sectors, an unemployment rate standing at 5.5%, and annual job expansion estimated at 0.7% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 17,806, accompanied by an unemployment reading 0.7% higher than the Greater Melbourne mark of 4.8% and a participation rate matching the metropolitan level of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, approximately 19.0% carried out their jobs from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Locals are primarily employed across health care & social assistance, construction, and transport, postal & warehousing.
Concentration in transport, postal & warehousing is especially pronounced, reaching 2.0 times the broader metropolitan standard. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 5.0% of local workers, lagging the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. A comparison of resident workers against localized employment counts suggests relatively few jobs are situated directly within the immediate area. According to combined SALM and ABS statistics compiled across broader regions by AreaSearch, the year leading to March 2026 registered 0.7% job creation alongside a 2.8% expansion in the total workforce, pushing the local unemployment rate upward by 2.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% increase in employment, a 2.3% gain in workforce size, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 provide sector-specific outlooks across five- and ten-year intervals. Nationally, overall positions are anticipated to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years; applying these industry weightings to local occupational patterns suggests five-year growth of 6.5% and a ten-year expansion of 13.7% (serving as an illustrative structural baseline rather than a localized population forecast).
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Median household income in Wollert is $1,979 a week (about $103,000 a year), with median personal income at $843 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,984 a year against an average of $58,752. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode records from financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that individual earnings in the suburb of Wollert remain beneath national benchmarks, recording a median of $51,984 and a mean of $58,752. These figures sit below Greater Melbourne, where median and mean compensation reached $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $56,985 for the median and $64,404 on average by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, household, and family compensation near the 61st percentile nationally.
The predominant cohort comprises 45.6% of wage earners taking home between $1,500 - 2,999 each week (16,897 residents), compared to 32.8% across the broader region. While accommodation expenses absorb 19.8% of earnings, solid household remuneration maintains disposable incomes at the 59th percentile, with the overall SEIFA score situated in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wollert had 7,257 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 2% apartments. 65% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 11% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 91% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 19.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing landscape was made up of 88.0% separate houses alongside 12.0% semi-detached, apartment, and other residential formats, contrasting with the Melbourne metro balance of 67.9% detached dwellings and 32.1% alternative types. Unencumbered homeownership reached 11.4%, trailing Melbourne metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 64.5% and rented accommodations made up 24.1%. Median monthly home loan commitments matched the metropolitan standard at $2,000, while median weekly rents stood at $391 compared to $2,000 monthly loan costs and $390 weekly rents across Melbourne metro. Nationally, local mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, with weekly rent payments also tracking above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wollert counted 7,257 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 11,018 today, averaging 3.3 people each. 56% are couples with children, more than in 97% of areas nationally, against 19% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 85.6%, led by couples with dependent children at 55.6%, childless couples at 18.8%, and single-parent structures at 10.0%. Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 14.4%, with single-person residences accounting for 12.1% and shared living setups representing 2.3%. The typical household size sits at 3.3 people, higher than the Greater Melbourne norm of 2.6.
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35.3% of adults in Wollert hold a university qualification, including 21.6% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.2% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 3,624 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment across the community is pronounced, with 35.3% of individuals aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, exceeding both the SA3 benchmark of 25.9% and the national rate of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate study at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational training is likewise well represented, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, including advanced diplomas (14.5%) and certificates (16.2%). A substantial 35.6% of residents are actively undertaking formal studies. Among those engaged in learning, primary schooling accounts for 13.9%, high school instruction encompasses 7.0%, and university or higher education comprises 4.8%.
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Public transport in Wollert reaches 37 stops on 4 routes, timetabled for about 3,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in the suburb of Wollert encompasses 37 active transit stops offering bus coverage across 4 dedicated routes, delivering 3,865 scheduled services every week. Stop accessibility is moderate, with typical walking distances averaging 445 meters. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow, with private vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and train journeys making up 7%. Household vehicle availability stands above regional benchmarks at 1.6 per residence, while 19.0% of workers performed their roles from home according to the 2021 Census during COVID-19 conditions. Daily transit volume across the network stands at 552 trips across all lines, translating to approximately 104 weekly stops per physical location.
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84.6% of residents in Wollert report no long-term health condition. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and long-term health burdens demonstrate positive wellness indicators across the community, with chronic ailments remaining low across the general population and aligning with national baselines among older demographics. Private medical insurance covers approximately 50% of the populace (~18,569 people), sitting below the Greater Melbourne proportion of 56.7% and the Australian standard of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions represent the leading reported diagnoses, noted by 5.2 and 4.2% of locals, respectively, whereas 84.6% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 72.6% regionally. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 6.2% of residents (2,297 people), below the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark.
Although senior wellness metrics track above regional averages, their relative standing is lower against national comparisons than that of the broader local demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.8% of Wollert residents were born overseas and 67.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Indian (16.5%) and Australian (10.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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With 51.8% of inhabitants born overseas and 67.4% speaking a non-English language in their households, the community ranks among the country's most multicultural localities. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 36.4% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other category, which encompasses 13.6% of the population, well above the 2.3% recorded for Greater Melbourne. Ancestry records detailing parental origins show the leading background as Other at 33.4% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 14.6%), followed by Indian heritage at 16.5% (above the 4.2% metropolitan rate) and Australian ancestry at 10.2% (under the regional mark of 18.4%).
Other cultural lineages exhibit marked differences from the broader metropolis, with Macedonian heritage accounting for 4.4% locally (vs 0.7% regionally), Lebanese background at 2.2% (vs 0.8%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 1.2% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wollert is 31, younger than 96% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 28.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The local demographic structure is heavily weighted toward working-age adults with dependents. Based on statistics updated to August 2026, youth and young adults (0 - 24) represent 39.0% of the population compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Melbourne, while seniors (65+) account for 6.2% against a metropolitan share of 15.1%. The median age is estimated at 31, rising from 30 at the 2021 Census, which remains 6 years below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census and beneath the national figure of 38. The cohort aged 25 - 44 has shifted from 42.8% at Census time to an estimated 38.3%.
Through to 2041, the 0 - 24 age bracket is projected to see the largest absolute gain, expanding by 16,336 (113%) to reach 30,788, whereas older demographics will experience the fastest proportional surge, increasing 225% to 7,469.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wollert
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 22 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 4,148 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (24,407 at the 2021 Census → 37,057 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL22820). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.